By TIARA BROWN The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The second annual Unity Month kicks off Friday with Lessons in Drag. Unity Month was created in order to invoke conversation, celebrate diversity and create an inclusive atmosphere, said Zelideth Rivas, head organizer of Unity Month and professor at Marshall. “Unity month[Read More…]
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Power companies seek approval of new programs from WV Public Service Commission
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Appalachian Power, along with Wheeling Power, is requesting approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC) of West Virginia of new programs that they say will benefit customers. The proposed programs include a new economic development fund and changes to the company’s energy efficiency programs, including[Read More…]
In southern WV, technology slows Census progress
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The 23rd U.S. Census in 2020 will be the first in history to rely heavily on technology, but a multi-step online application process and fear of the federal government is making it more difficult to find local workers and to get residents[Read More…]
West Virginia University revs up computer resources to help move region forward
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, announced Tuesday the creation of one of the state’s most powerful computer clusters to help power research and innovation statewide. The announcement came as the University kicked off its inaugural Research Week celebration. The Thorny Flat[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, April 3
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP EXPLORES ART OF THE CLIMB-DOWN The president pivots on two big policy fronts, easing[Read More…]
WV joins coalition opposing weaker limits on opioid prescribing
The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a group of 39 attorneys general in expressing concern that a draft pain management directive could weaken restrictions on the prescribing of opioid painkillers. The bipartisan coalition worries a draft pain management report, under consideration by the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
Enhanced security slows West Virginia tax refunds
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jeff Krauklis, a technology systems specialist with Clay County Schools, said he e-filed his son’s state and federal tax returns on Feb. 6. “He had his federal refund in four days,” Krauklis said Monday. Meanwhile, they waited and waited for his state[Read More…]
Volunteers sought for West Virginia Make It Shine event in Wheeling
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Volunteers across the state are rallying to improve their local parks, public spaces, waterways, hiking trails, sidewalks and streets by participating in the Department of Environmental Protection’s “2019 West Virginia Make It Shine Statewide Cleanup,”which takes place in April. Homeless Helpers will[Read More…]
Social services referral service goes statewide with United Ways of West Virginia
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – From now on, when Marion County residents dial 2-1-1, they’ll probably hear the voice of Chris Yost. The number is a hotline for resource information, and Yost has been working as its operator in Marion County for a few months now.[Read More…]